Join us in Sydney in August 2025 for the WorkAbility Expo! As part of our My Future, My Choice Sydney Disability Expo you will find employers and support services who can help you on your employment journey.
WorkAbility Expos are funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services, and designed to help people with disabilities find meaningful employment.
Uniting, an NDIS partner in the community, and APM, a national provider of Disability Employment Services, are sponsoring the Sydney WorkAbility Expo.
The welcoming atmosphere makes it easy to network, setting you up for success.
Please note: The WorkAbility Employer Lounge & Workshop room will only operate Friday 8th August, 9am-3pm.
Join us at the Sydney WorkAbility Expo
Friday 8th & Saturday 9th August 2025
Expo Program
Friday 8th August
WorkAbility Workshops, WorkAbility Consultation Zone
| Time | WHAT – TOPIC | Who | Description |
| 9:30 | NDIS Employment Assistance | NDIA | Learn about the employment supports available through the NDIS to help participants build skills for work, find and keep a job. Receive useful information and resources to help particpants talk about their work goals, prepare for a planning conversation and connect to a suitable provider. |
| 10:00 | Why the Workplace Gets Autism and ADHD Wrong – and How We Can Fix It | Silvino Rodrigues |
Drawing from lived experience and the insights of Employing Variant Minds, Silvino will expose the unseen barriers Autistic adults face at work, as well as gives attendees practical tools to shift how we think about Autistic talent. This session will benefit job seeker, employer, support worker, or ally, you’ll leave with the language to advocate, the insight to empathise, and the knowledge to help reshape employment into a space where Autistic strengths are not just accepted—but valued. |
| 10:30 | Building a Disability Confident Workforce | Spinal Cord Injuries Australia | SCIA has three pillars to build a disability inclusive workforce. This informative session will cover how we develop job ready employees, build confident employers and the match them together to form sustainable and meaningful working relationships. |
| 11:00 | BREAK 11-12 (please proceed to main stage for opening ceremony and ambassador interview) |
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| 12:00 | More Than Just a Job – Helping People Understand Their Skills and Strengths | Council of Intellectual Disability | More Than Just a Job aims to make open employment for people with intellectual disability an everyday occurrence. Are you a person with intellectual disability looking for a job? The More Than Just a Job workshop can help you understand your skills and strengths, know your career goals, and choose jobs that are right for you. This workshop will introduce you to career planning resources co-produced by people with intellectual disability. |
| 13:00 | Pathways to Possibility: Employment Readiness for People with Disabilities | Kathrine Peereboom | Join us as we explore innovative strategies to empower individuals with disability and unlock their potential in the workforce. This presentation is designed to provide practical tools, resources and insights to help build confidence and job readiness, ensuring that everyone has a path to employment success. Let’s break barriers together and create inclusive employment for all. |
| 14:00 | Heart of the Matter: Living and Working with Cogential Heart Disease | Clarissa Pitsikas | Clarissa Pitsikas is a resilient 45 year old woman living with complex, invisible illness for which there is currently no cure. Her journey has been marked by setbacks, but also by moments of deep clarity, growth and connection. Through it all, she has learned that resilence is built not just in strength, but in honesty and self-compassion. |
WorkAbility Consultation Zone available on Friday 8th August 2025 – 9am-3pm
| Organisation | Category | Booth | |
| Amazon | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W10 | |
| APM Employment Services | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W01 | |
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Australian Disability Network |
WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W17 | |
| Busway’s | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W15 | |
| Cater Care | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W14 | |
| Capgemini | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W06 | |
| Co-Hive | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W16 | |
| Danone | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W07 | |
| Hotel Etico | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W05 | |
| Inner West Council | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W03 | |
| McDonald’s Australia | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W09 | |
| MediBank | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W04 | |
| Nestlé Australia | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W08 | |
| NDIA | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W02 | |
| NSW Department of Communities and Justice | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W19 | |
| PwC | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W12 | |
| Randstad | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W11 | |
| Transport for NSW | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W13 | |
| Uniting NDIS LAC | WorkAbility Consultation Zone | W16 | |
WorkAbility Exhibition Floor available Friday 8th & Saturday 9th August 2025 – 9am-3pm
| Organisation | Category | Booth |
| Ability Options | Standard | 138 |
| Access Industries | Standard | 170 |
| Achieve Australia | Standard | 129 |
| AddCare | Standard | 134 |
| Apex Support | Standard | 18 |
| APM Employment Services | Gold | G3 |
| Aruma | Standard | 90 |
| Breakthru | Standard | 50 |
| Bus Stop Films | Small Business | SB02 |
| Civic | Standard | 70 |
| Co-Hive | Standard | 105 |
| Endeavour Foundation | Standard | 115 |
| Eurella Community Services | Standard | 145 |
| Fighting Chance | Standard | 112 |
| Flourish Australia | Standard | 94 |
| Focus Disability Support Services | Small Business | SB05 |
| Freckly Faces | Small Business | SB06 |
| Hotel Etico | Standard | 178 |
| Lifestyle Solutions | Standard | 72 |
| Macarthur Disability Services | Standard | 151 |
| MS Plus | Standard | 92 |
| MTC Futureready | Standard | 187 |
| My Behaviour Support | Standard | 25 |
| National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) | Standard | 153 & 154 |
| Nova Employment | Standard | 66 |
| Optimal Care Services | Small Business | SB29 |
| Ostara Australia | Standard | 03 |
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Phoenix Community Project Inc
|
Standard | 119 |
| Scope | Silver | S3 |
| Sunnyfield | Standard | 55 |
| Sunshine Home Support | Standard | 118 |
| Tender Loving Care Disability | Platinum | P1 |
| The Disability Trust | Standard | 71 |
| The Intellectual Disability Foundation of St George | Standard | 152 |
| The Northcott Society | Standard | 17 |
| Uniting NDIS LAC | Silver | S10 |
Why Attend?
Testimonials
What to expect at a WorkAbility Expo
At a Workability Expo, you’ll find a variety of activities to support you into meaningful employment. Here’s what you can expect:
- WorkAbility employment zone with mainstream employers
- Dedicated disability employment providers
- Practical workshops
- Support services
- Networking opportunities
- Learn from your peers
- Support for workplace adjustments
- Resources
- Legal rights information
- Funding information
FAQ
The WorkAbility Expo is a dedicated event connecting people with disability and inclusive employers, providing resources, support, and networking opportunities to advance their employment journeys.
The expo is designed for people with disabilities who are looking for employment, their families, caregivers, and anyone interested in learning about inclusive employment opportunities.
The event is free to attend, but we recommend registering in advance to secure your spot.
We encourage all attendees to register in advance to ensure a smooth check-in process and to receive updates about the event.
If you don’t have an email address or cannot register prior to the event – just come along on the day and one of our friendly staff will register you in.
A wide range of employers from various industries committed to employing people with disability will be present. This includes mainstream employers, dedicated disability employers, Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs), small business and sole traders.
Yes, all our venues are fully accessible, with ramps and lifts available to ensure easy access for all attendees.
You can stay updated by visiting our website regularly and following us on social media and by registering to attend the WorkAbility Expo. Regular updates are sent to registered attendees via email.